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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

▶️ Lecture 3 is now on YouTube. Asst. Prof. Sevil Zengin Gupta explores how the CBI shapes economic discourse through framing, rhetoric, and epistemic gatekeeping. 🎓 The Architecture of Legitimation Watch: youtu.be/KIiv4-8iFy0 #CA23149 #COSTAction

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

▶️ Lecture 2 of the CA23149 Autumn 2026 Lecture Series is now on YouTube. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selvi Vural explores digital communication strategies around anti-gender narratives across CEE and NME contexts. Watch: youtu.be/hWD4VrXU5CE #CA23149 #COSTAction

Poster for COST Action CA23149 and COST promoting Lecture 2 of the Autumn 2026 Lecture Series. The poster includes the heading “Now on YouTube” and features the lecture title “Digital Resistance: Communication Strategies Against Anti-Gender Narratives in CEE and NME Countries.” It names the speaker as Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selvi Vural, from the Department of Aviation Management, School of Applied Sciences, Gümüşhane University, Türkiye. The design shows the speaker’s portrait on the right, with a map of Asia and colorful silhouettes in the background. Footer details state: 28 September 2026, pre-recorded lecture, COST Action CA23149 Autumn 2026 Lecture Series, and “Watch on our YouTube channel.”

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

▶️ Lecture 1 of the CA23149 Autumn 2026 Lecture Series is now on YouTube. Dr. Bishnu Prasad Mohapatra explores anti-gender movements, authoritarianism, democratic backsliding & political inclusion in Asia. ▶️ Watch the full lecture on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/KY9pTvEgcK4 #COSTAction #CA23149

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🎓 The CA23149 Autumn 2026 Lecture Series is underway. From September to December, international scholars explore anti-gender politics, democracy, law, digital communication, higher education and public policy. 💻 Live via Zoom + pre-recorded ▶️ All lectures on YouTube #COSTAction #CA23149

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🎙️ Episode 2 of Who’s Afraid of Gender? is out! Faith, Fear and the Politics of Gender explores how religious and political networks spread anti-gender rhetoric across Europe. Watch now: youtu.be/qfZ-Io2nAxA?... We invite you to watch, share, and engage. #CA23149 #AntigenderPolitics

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Faith, Fear and the Politics of Gender

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

On the 28th and 29th of May the workshop "Mapping Actors and Transnational Networks in Anti-Gender Mobilizations" took place at the University of Helsinki 👏 . 15 participants presented and discussed their work in interactive sessions geared towards the preparation of a special issue.

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

📢 Call for Papers: Historicizing the Migration / Anti-Gender Nexus Workshop 24–25 Sept 2026 Junior researchers & colleagues from Inclusiveness Targeted Countries are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline: 15 June 2026 Submit: Heidi.Hein-Kircher@ruhr-uni-bochum.de marie.jose.ruiz@u-picardie.fr

Poster for a Call for Papers titled “Historicizing the Migration / Anti-Gender Nexus.” The design includes the Democratisation at Stake and COST European Cooperation in Science & Technology logos at the top, with visual elements suggesting migration, historical movement, and gender politics. The workshop will take place in Amiens, France, on 24–25 September 2026. Abstracts of 300–500 words with a short bio are due by 15 June 2026, with notifications by the end of June 2026. Submissions should be emailed to Heidi.Hein-Kircher@ruhr-uni-bochum.de and marie.jose.ruiz@u-picardie.fr. The poster highlights themes of migration history, gender backlash, social transformation, and interdisciplinary research.

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

CA23149 invites senior researchers to contribute to capacity building. 🌍 Become a mentor for Young Researchers & Innovators working on anti-gender politics, democracy, and gender equality research. 📩 Interested? Contact: heidi.hein-kircher@rub.de #CA23149 #COSTAction

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Are you a YRI working on anti-gender politics, democracy, gender equality, civil society or related fields? CA23149’s Mentoring Programme connects YRIs with senior researchers for support on careers, publications, and project applications. Interested in becoming a mentee? 📩 heidi.hein-kircher@rub.de

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🎓Call for Applications: Summer Training School Academic Freedom & Higher Education in Europe 📍 Ankara 📅 29 June – 1 July 2026 For PhD students, early-career researchers & academics ⏳ Deadline: 3 May 2026 📩 semil@metu.edu.tr | jd217@cam.ac.uk #AcademicFreedom #HigherEducation #COSTAction #PhD

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The future of trans activism is being shaped right now. Join activists, scholars & advocates to unpack policies, resistance, and rights across regions. 🗓 6 May 2026 ⏰ 14:30–16:30 CET 💻 Online 🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5626ab... #TransRights #DemocracyAtStake #COSTAction23149

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🎙️ New podcast launch! Episode 1: “The Word That Became a Threat” How did “gender” become politicized across Europe? Scholars unpack how anti-gender rhetoric travels across politics, religion, and culture. 🎧 Watch: youtu.be/yuNCKvlHgIQ?... More episodes coming soon from COST Action CA23149.

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The Word That Became a Threat

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The book "Viktor Orbán’s Affairs with Women" (2026) co-authored by our member Andrea Peto has just been published 🎉. More information about the book: szubkontra.com/en/viktor-or... and ceeolpress.com/book/40

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Viktor Orbán’s Affairs with Women – Overview | Szubkontra

Discover the essence of the book “Viktor Orbán’s Affairs with Women.” Click below for a detailed description and a full presentation of its content.

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Equality and human rights are essential for democratic societies. COST Action CA23149 – Comparing Antigender Politics in Europe brings researchers together to better understand and respond to challenges facing gender equality and democracy. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #GenderEquality #HumanRights

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

The book “Anti-Gender Mobilizations in the Post-Yugoslav Space: Hidden Connection” (2026) was published recently and many of its authors are members of our network 😇 . Congratulations to all of them 👋 Link to the book in open access: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

If want to receive news about events and publications from our COST Action, please subscribe for our monthly newsletter on the following link 👇: lnkd.in/dFM2_S2U

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The annual meeting of the COST Action CA 23149 took place between 28/1/26 and 30/1/26 in Amiens, France. Our network grows stronger and bigger 🎉📢💪. Special thanks to our chair Heidi Hein-Kircher for organizing the conference and to Éric Fassin for his amazing keynote lecture 👏

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a stark reminder that #VAW must end. We stand with survivors & activists and are committed to challenging anti-gender politics that often fuel discrimination & violence. #OrangeTheWorld #Activism #UNITE #CA23149 #EndtheViolence

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

📣 Call for Applications! 🧭 Training School: Increasing Resilience for Young Researchers of Anti-Gender Politics and Mobilizations in CCE & NME Countries 📅 9–10 Feb 2026 | CEU Vienna 🕒 Deadline: 15 Nov 2025 Apply 👉 resilience.training.ceu@gmail.com #COSTAction #CA23149 #AcademicFreedom

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

🌍 What is COST Action CA23149? A European network researching how anti-gender politics affect democracy, rights & equality. 30+ countries, inclusive collaboration, and new opportunities ahead. ✨ #COSTAction #CA23149

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Antigender Politics @antigenderpolitics.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

🌍 We’re live on BlueSky! Welcome to COST Action CA23149 – Democratisation at Stake: Comparing Anti-Gender Politics. A European research network exploring how anti-gender movements shape democracy, rights & equality. Follow us for updates ✨ #COSTActions #antigenderpolitics

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